Principal Machine Learning Engineer, Firefly

Adobe Firefly is seeking a Principal Machine Learning Engineer to lead their Generative AI Services team in a high-impact role that will shape the future of creative technology. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to drive innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative software, working on products that millions of users rely on daily.

As the technical lead for the GenAI Services area, you'll be at the forefront of developing and implementing cutting-edge generative AI systems that power features across Adobe's flagship products including Firefly, Photoshop, Illustrator, Express, Stock, and Premiere. Your expertise will be crucial in architecting scalable solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in creative technology.

The role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership, requiring you to balance hands-on engineering work with team guidance and cross-functional collaboration. You'll be responsible for building high-performance inference pipelines, optimizing models for production deployment, and establishing technical standards that ensure reliability and maintainability across systems.

This is an opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technologies in generative AI, including diffusion models, transformers, and GANs, while having direct impact on products used by creative professionals worldwide. You'll lead a talented team of engineers, fostering innovation and technical excellence while solving complex challenges in model serving, GPU optimization, and distributed systems.

Adobe offers a competitive compensation package with a base salary range of $193,900 - $362,400 annually, plus additional benefits including equity grants and annual incentives. The company's commitment to innovation and creativity makes it an ideal environment for technologists who want to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI.

The ideal candidate will bring both technical depth and leadership acumen, with 8+ years of machine learning experience and a proven track record of leading large-scale AI initiatives. You'll need to be well-versed in modern ML frameworks and tools, with particular expertise in GPU-accelerated computing and enterprise-scale model deployment.

As part of Adobe's mission to change the world through digital experiences, you'll be working at the cutting edge of generative AI technology while helping to shape the future of creative tools. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on how millions of creators worldwide interact with AI-powered creative tools.

Join Adobe's Firefly team to be part of a transformative moment in creative technology, where your expertise in machine learning and leadership will help define the next generation of AI-powered creative tools. This role combines technical challenge with creative innovation, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of digital creation while working with some of the industry's best talent.